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Costa Rica Investments, Real Estate & Relocation
We chat with experts about Costa Rica Real Estate, buying a property in Costa Rica, building in Costa Rica, relocating and moving to Costa Rica, and investment experts on businesses that can work in Costa Rica. E-mail us at info@investingcostarica.com
Episodes
276 episodes
EP-275 Multi Million Dollar beachfront homes in Costa Rica + 2025 wrap up with David Karr
We sit down with David Karr, Broker for Coldwell Banker Jacó, to break down what really happened in Costa Rica’s real estate market in 2025, where he believes things are heading in 2026, and where the biggest opportunities may lie. We dive into...
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Episode 275
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25:15
EP-274 What happened in 2025 and what will happen in 2026 for Costa Rica Investing with Jake Alexander
Jake Alexander and I review the key trends of 2025—what performed well, what didn’t—and highlight where we believe the strongest investment opportunities lie for 2026. We also share our tourism forecasts for the coming year.Free 15 min c...
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Episode 274
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30:23
EP-273 Real Estate & Investing update on the best climate in the world: Atenas with Andrew Partain
We talk to Andrew Partain of Remax Atenas about what is happening in the Atenas market. We discuss the current state of the Atenas market, where he sees opportunities currently and where he thinks the opportunities will be in the future.&...
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Episode 273
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22:32
EP-272 8% returns in Costa Rica's Central Valley with Mariel Gracia
In this episode, we sit down with luxury real estate expert Mariel Gracia to unpack what’s really happening in Costa Rica’s Central Valley. Mariel shares where she’s seeing the strongest growth, the trends shaping the market, and—if you’...
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Episode 272
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22:09
EP-271 Relocating your family to Costa Rica & Investing in property with Jake Rieke
We sit down with property investor and life coach Jake Rieke, who made the bold decision to relocate his family — including two teenage daughters — to Costa Rica in 2024. Jake shares what inspired the move, how the transition has unfolde...
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Episode 271
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27:13
EP-270 Everything you need to know about building in Costa Rica with Director of Construction Erick Corrales
We sit down with Erick Corrales, Director of Construction at COBE Construction and Belong Costa Rica. We dive into the realities of building in Costa Rica—how the construction process really works, the different types of contracts you’ll encoun...
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Episode 270
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27:12
EP-269 Investing and running a successful retreat center in Costa Rica with Kim Flynn
In this episode, we talk with retreat leader and owner Kim Flynn about her journey to buying and remodeling a beachfront retreat center in Sámara, Guanacaste. Kim shares the challenges she faced along the way, how she came to own ...
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Episode 269
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23:41
EP-268 Politics, Security and Community Building when investing in Costa Rica with Lawyer Raquel Moya.
We sit down with lawyer Raquel Moya for an in-depth update on Costa Rica’s market — what’s thriving, what’s slowing down, and what investors should keep an eye on. We also explore the vital role of community involvement when developing and inve...
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Episode 268
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24:51
EP-267 30 years running some of the countries top hotels with Mario Mikowski
In this episode, we chat with Mario Mikowski, a 30-year veteran and board member of some of Costa Rica’s most iconic hotels and brands. Mario shares his perspective on the current state of tourism in Costa Rica, the opportunities and cha...
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Episode 267
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31:36
EP-266 Santa Teresa & Mal Pais market update with Dina Tochluk
Today we sit down with Dina Tochluk to explore what’s really happening in one of Costa Rica’s hottest real estate markets — Santa Teresa. Dina shares her perspective on where the market stands right now, whether it’s leaning towar...
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Episode 266
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EP-265 Developing advice in Costa Rica from the Alethea project in Playa Junquillal - Dave Matt
Today we sat down with Costa Rica developer Dave Matt to hear about his journey and what he’s learned so far building in the country. We explore why having the right team is crucial, which key players you need in place, and the practical advice...
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Episode 265
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30:33
EP-264 Presidential Candidate Juan Carlos Hidalgo: Future of Investing in Costa Rica
We chat with Presidential Candidate Juan Carlos Hidalgo of the PUSC party to talk about Costa Rica’s present and future. We dive into what the country is doing right, where it’s falling short, and the changes he believes are needed to move forw...
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Episode 264
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35:36
EP-263 Developing & Building mistakes with Engineering Project Manager Luis Fernando Rojas
We chat with Luis Fernando Rojas, owner and Chief Engineer/Project Manager, to break down the fastest ways to subdivide land in Costa Rica. We explore the key differences between condominio developments and agricultural parcel projects, what ev...
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Episode 263
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30:11
EP-262 Running a non Profit in Costa Rica & US501 C 3 corps
We sit down with Nicole Brose from Guayabo Animal Rescue & Sanctuary to explore what it’s really like to run a nonprofit in Costa Rica. Nicole shares her journey of setting up and operating across two countries, with practical insights on s...
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Episode 262
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19:17
EP-261 24% ROI investment property in Jaco and Jaco + Costa Rica Market Update with Beth Beaird
I sit down with Beth Beaird, a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Jaco, to discuss the latest trends shaping Costa Rica’s real estate market. We explore how these shifts are influencing the Jaco area specifically and highlight some of the s...
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Episode 261
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17:33
EP - 260 My journey so far in development and recommendations on what to do and what not to do with Richard Bexon
Richard Bexon, developer with Belong Costa Rica, takes us inside his journey in the world of real estate development. In this episode, he shares the story behind the Manuel Antonio Tree House Villas project—covering the vision and design, the c...
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Episode 260
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19:36
EP-259 How investors can give back in communities throughout Costa Rica - Lifting Hands
We speak with Mariola Fumero from Lifting Hands about how investors can positively impact the communities where they live and invest—helping to address gentrification and uplift communities across Costa Rica.Free 15 min consultation:&nbs...
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Episode 259
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21:31
EP-258 US style loans being offered in Costa Rica with Volo Loans
We chat with Ben Pack, CEO of Volo Loans, about what he is seeing happening in the market, where he is seeing demand in the country and where he would be investing his money (he already is). We discuss how Volo Loans offers US style loans...
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Episode 258
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30:07
EP-257 Investing, Operating a hotel in Costa Rica plus market update with Onda owner Bill Graf
Today, I talk with Bill Graf, the owner and visionary behind Onda Hotel Group. We dive into the current landscape of the Costa Rican hospitality market—both the headwinds and tailwinds—and explore where Bill sees the biggest opportunities. He s...
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Episode 257
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30:26
EP-256 Things to look out for when buying and investing in a property in Costa Rica with home inspector Alex Stripe.
On this episode, we’re joined by Alex Stripe — veteran home inspector and founder of Stripe Signature Inspections. Alex shares his insights from years of inspecting homes for buyers and investors in Costa Rica. We dive into what to look out for...
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Episode 256
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19:50
EP-255 Podcast and Market Update with Richard Bexon
Richard Bexon provides a market update while we record more podcasts and get back to our normal weekly update.Free 15 min consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/c...
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Episode 255
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EP-254 Environmental justice and gentrification in Costa Rica + Pavones Update with Walter Brenes
We talk to Environmental and Sustainability Lawyer Walter Brenes about the current cases he's fighting in Costa Rica, what is really happening in Pavones as the town is knocked down by the municipality and what he thinks will happen in other be...
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Episode 254
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EP-253. Understanding land use and regulations in Costa Rica with lawyer Jose Maria Pacheco.
Lawyer, José María Pacheco, and I dive into all things land in Costa Rica. We break down the different types of land use, what you can and can’t do with each, and the key risks to watch out for. José also shares insight into common land investm...
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Episode 253
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32:46
EP-252 Whatsapp Translation for Expats and Market Update with Jake Alexander
I sat down with Jake Alexander, founder of tucanchat.io—a WhatsApp translation tool designed to help expats and locals bridge the language gap between English and Tico Spanish. We discussed how the idea for tucanchat.io came about and the ways ...
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Episode 252
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24:12
EP-251 Escrow in Costa Rica - not all are equal and this is how they work - TLA Escrow
In this episode, we sit down with Valeria Aguiluz to break down how escrow works in Costa Rica. We cover the key options available to investors, the critical questions to ask your escrow provider, and the advantages of using escrow in real esta...
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Episode 251
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